Greg asked if there were any questions regarding the Agenda. There being
none, Greg stated the Agenda should be accepted

Approval of June 21, 2007 Minutes:

There being no comments or corrections, Deb Jaskula made a Motion that the
June 21, 2007 Minutes be approved. Bob Baker seconded the Motion. All ayes.
Motion carried.

Greg said by way of public announcement, the next meeting of the Zoning
Board of Appeals will be Thursday, August 23rd, at 7:00 PM, not August 16th
as our monthly schedule announced. We will post it in the Town Hall, and
notify any other venues that are necessary.

This hearing was scheduled at 7:10 PM. It is important that we follow that
announced time schedule, therefore, we will have to wait until 7:10 PM.

7:10 PM - Derek and Jodie Osmun are requesting an area variance. Greg asked
them to step forward and state what they are proposing. The Osmun's introduced
themselves. Derek explained they are requesting a variance to build a 30
foot by 30 foot attached garage. They need a variance for County Route 20,
and on Sabin Road. Greg said they don't meet the set-back requirements.
Greg said he was not able to determine the exact square footage that was
required based on the materials submitted. Not by the Osmun's, but by our
offices. Counselor, could you clarify that? Kevin said it would be a front
yard variance of 8í3î, and a North side yard variance of 26í9î.
In the R-4 District, the front yard is a 50 foot set back, and the side
yard is 30 foot. Our ordnance doesn't specify when there is a corner lot,
which this one is. Greg asked if we are considering the Sabin Road to be
the front yard. Derek said County Route 20 is the front yard. Greg asked
for questions from the Board. Deb asked just how far from the road is this
garage? Jody thinks there is about 12 feet. Derek said it was a lot more
than that. Deb asked if the right of way is the center of the road, or the
edge of the road, and Jodie said it is the center of the road. Derek said
they have it lined off where the edge of the garage is going to be. Deb
said, so the front you obviously have 41 feet. Derek said he believes the
issue is on the side. Greg asked who measured, and Jodie said the Code Enforcement
Officer. Tim said he is coming 25 feet from the center of the road probably.
Bob asked who wrote the 26í9î, and Jodie said Wayne Newton.
Bob said that means it is 4 foot from the property line? Deb said that is
exactly what she is seeing. Kevin said the right-of-way extends into your
property, and he thinks that is where Wayne is coming up with that. Bob
Baker said he doesn't think the CEO filled out the paperwork right. Greg
said we need the change the format in the Zoning Regulations. Greg said
he suggests that the Board consider the measurement to be the first 25 feet
from the center line of Sabin Rd., what appears to be the edge of the property
on the Sabin Road side. He said he doesn't see how it could be 26í9î.
Deb said we don't know as we don't have that measurement - that is the problem.
Greg said he hates to put the Osmun's through this, but could they go back
and measure the property lines. It is no fault of the Osmun's, it is the
fault of he CEO. He expressed his appreciation to the Osmun's for going
back home to measure.

The next item on the Agenda:

Application #2007-02 - United Group - Oswego College Suites - Area Variance:

Greg said he has a couple of announcements to report. On June 29th, the
Oswego Town Planning Board, in a letter addressed to Mr. Boyer, the Chair,
from Barton & Loguidice. They sent a 5 page letter outlining a number
of items Barton & Loguidice feel, the Town of Oswego Planning Board,
and by implication the Town Zoning Board ought to be in a position to have
specific information for the SEQR application. There are a series of items
under Wetlands; Historic and cultural Resources; Threatened and Endangered
Species; Traffic; Erosion and Sediment Control; Stormwater Management; and
Visual Assessment.

Greg said he believes Kevin has a letter from Mr. Boyer to the United Group.
It is a cover letter written July 18 to Mr. Condino's letter to Mr. Boyer.
Mr. Condino is the Project Manager for this particular project. Barton &
Loguidice has been retained by the Town to represent its interests with
respect to the environmental issues. There were some gaps that require additional
input. He asked the developer to review and address those issues that are
still outstanding. After the SEQR is deemed complete, there still has to
be a determination as to whether there is a negative declaration or positive
declaration. Based on that determination, then the application and all the
materials will be submitted to the County Planning Board for a 239 Review
Process. The Zoning Board and Planning Board will have to wait for a determination
by the County Planning Board before final determination can be made on this.
So we are still a ways away from a final determination. Greg said for the
record, regarding this particular application, the Board is in receipt of
a letter from Jeffrey and Theresa Botting, who wrote to give their positive
opinion. They said they have visited the Albany area developed by the United
Group, and have toured four different times, with the conclusion it is the
safest and most respectable housing option for students and neighbors alike.
Greg said we continue to collect information and information from various
people in favor of the project. Here is another letter from Dr. Douglas
Jones, who is highly supportive of the application submitted by United Group.
He refers to a complex like this next to Towson University in Baltimore
where his son went to school. Dr. Jones quotes that the project could be
very similar. Greg said to get back to the point he was making before Debra
called this letter to our attention, we are not cutting off the influx of
any kind of information and expressions of opinion, or concerns by the residents
of the Town. We have listened considerably to non-residents of the Town.
Greg asked if there are any other items under the circumstances that the
Board would like to express. Bob Dexter asked if we got any clarification
from Wayne as to height? Kevin said he sent a letter to Wayne in June asking
that very same question, and he has not heard from him. Greg said we would
seek clarification. Greg explained as to public comment, we will do that
as soon as the Osmun's come back so we can conclude their matter.

The Osmun's returned with the correct measurements, and asked them to give
them to Kevin. Derek said from the edge of the garage to the edge of the
road is 41 feet. Then there is another 11 feet to the center of the road.
So the measurement would be actually 52 feet to the center of the road.
Kevin said we have a front yard and a side yard variance. Bob said 26í9î
is apparently what was measured for the side of the garage to the property
line. Greg asked if there were any more questions of the applicant. Kevin
asked where they would access from the garage. Jodie said it would be from
County Rte. 20.

Greg said at this point for the record, we are in receipt of a letter from
Martin Weiss, Associate Planner for the County Department of Community Development,
Tourism and Planning dated July 11 to Marjorie Best, the Secretary of the
Zoning Board, and quotes "The Oswego County Department of Planning
staff have reviewed the submittal and the Director of Community Development,
Tourism and Planning based on information submitted with this referral has
determined that no significant county impact is involved; therefore, this
should be decided as a local issue". We are also in receipt of a distribution
form with 38 signatures who have been notified of the public hearing. He
asked if anyone from the audience wishes to raise concerns regarding this
application, No one from the public has come forward regarding this. We
are at this point ready to receive a motion regarding this application.
Bob Baker made a motion on Application #2007-07, we wish to grant a variance
of the side lot of 3 feet 3 inches, and the front lot of 8 feet 3 inches.
For the record, Greg asked the Board to consider the 6 questions related
to area variances- Will this be detrimental to health, safety an general
welfare? - Whether benefit can be achieved by other means feasible to applicant?
Undesirable change in neighborhood character or to nearly properties? Whether
request is substantial? Whether request will have adverse physical or environmental
effects? And Whether alleged difficulty is self-created. The CEO indicated
No to all of these. Deb Jaskula seconded the motion. All ayes. Motion carried.

Public Comment:

Robert Vaughn:

He asked if the traffic study been done on United Group's project? Kevin
said the traffic study was completed in June. There is a need to firm up
that traffic study. Bob's concern was that the study was done while college
was not in session. Kevin said that is a valid point, and the Town has recognized
that. Bob then asked about the Ontario Heights Sewer System, which was basically
designed for about 100 families. This will be about triple the volume. Kevin
said as he understands, the developers are in negotiations with the City
of Oswego on the capacity. Kevin said they may go down Washington Blvd.

Aaron Reiss:

He once again stated he opposes the project.

Michael Fox:

Michael said he doesn't understand all that is going on, as he hasn't been
at all the meetings. He thinks $800,000 for a fire truck is ridiculous.
We are talking about sewers - well the college will take it over in 6 years.
He said he worked at the college for many years, and it has been very good
to the community. The place where they want to build this project doesn't
make any sense. If they wanted to build a small unit, that would be different.
There is a ton of property around the college where they could build. We
are all concerned about the traffic. The traffic is horrendous around Baylis,
Swift, Franklin and New Streets. He said he has seen car accidents where
there have been 17 cars piled up on that corner. There are a lot of other
places we could put this project.

Open Board Discussion:

Greg wanted to remind the Board again that August's meeting will be the
23rd, not the 16th at the regularly scheduled time.

Adjournment:

Tim Anderson made a motion that the meeting be adjourned at 8:00 PM. Deb
Jaskula seconded the Motion. All ayes. Motion carried.